Impact of Digital Technology on Society

What are some of the non-technical issues to consider when new computer technologies are introduced?

• Only technical feasibility

• Only privacy and legal issues

• Ethical, privacy, legal, environmental, and cultural issues

• Just environmental concerns

In the context of a school, which groups are considered when evaluating the impact of technology?

• Only the wider community

• Only parents and school governors

• Students, teachers, parents, school governors, and the wider community

• Only students and teachers

What was a significant political response to the decline of high street banks in the UK?

• The Labour Party proposed laws to prevent bank closures

• Both parties agreed on closures

• The Conservative Party supported more closures

• No political response was made

How does online banking impact typical customers?

• Only available on desktop PCs

• 24-7 access and instant loan decisions

• Increased need to visit banks

• No access to banking services

What is a potential negative impact of online banking on bank staff?

• Higher salaries

• Job losses due to branch closures

• Increased job opportunities

• No change in employment

What is a benefit for bank shareholders with the rise of online banking?

• Reduced overheads and direct marketing opportunities

• Higher rent for commercial premises

• Increased utility bills

• Dependence on branch visits

How might the local community be affected by the closure of high street banks?

• More people visiting the town center

• Loss of revenue for local shops

• Increased local business revenue

• No impact on local businesses

What should students focus on when preparing for exam questions about technology impacts?

• Memorizing every scenario

• Only focusing on online banking

• Using a framework to answer similar questions

• Ignoring societal impacts

Which levels of society should be considered when evaluating the impact of a scenario?

• Only international

• Only local

• Local, national, and international

• Only national

What are some key impacts to consider in technology scenarios?

• Only increased profits

• Increased profits, productivity, job loss, and 24-7 access

• Only job loss

• Only increased productivity